Bricklayers
Bricklayers erect and repair brick, pre-cut stone and concrete block structures such as walls, paving, chimney stacks and tunnel lining.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£34754
New workers start around £24433. Normal pay is £34754 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £50038.
Jobs
1174
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Uses hand and power tools to shape and trim bricks.
- Places, levels and aligns bricks in mortar bed and walls.
- Mixes and spreads mortar on foundations and bricks.
- Measures construction site and lays out the first lines of bricks to mark position of walls.
- Examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Mathematics
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Active Listening
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Speaking
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Learning Strategies
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Critical Thinking
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Reading Comprehension
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Monitoring
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Active Learning
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Writing
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Science
